Two Vancouver organizations promote a child’s right to “play ball…”
I participated in team sports my entire childhood and youth. The lessons I learned on the field, truly impacted and shaped the kind of person I was off it. I was taught that it often takes many different people with many different talents to reach success. I was taught that winning isn’t everything. I was taught loyalty, comradery and grace. I formed friendships with people that I might not have, were we not on the same team together. Basically, team sports are huge part of who I am today – and I would not change that for the world. As a mom, I will definitely encourage my kids to participate in sports – I know, first hand, what the benefits are. Read more…
